Livestock Production II (Continued) - JSS2 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What are the primary methods used for controlling diseases in livestock?
Breeding programs
Quarantine
Crop rotation
Soil management
Which term refers to the reproductive cycle in female livestock?
Gestation period
Estrus cycle
Artificial insemination
Rotation grazing
What is the purpose of implementing rotation grazing in livestock management?
To track gestation periods
To maintain accurate records
To manage grazing
To remove unproductive animals from the herd
Which type of livestock breed originates from foreign countries?
Dual-purpose breeds
Exotic breeds
Indigenous breeds
Hybrid breeds
What is the key benefit of maintaining accurate records in livestock management?
Optimising forage utilisation
Improving reproduction rates
Tracking gestation periods
Providing insight into animal health
Which practice involves removing unproductive or genetically undesirable animals from the herd?
Rotation grazing
Culling
Artificial insemination
Vaccination
What is the primary purpose of artificial insemination in livestock breeding?
To maintain accurate records
To optimise forage utilisation
To track gestation periods
To initiate fertilisation without natural mating
What term refers to breeds raised for both meat and milk production?
Exotic breeds
Dual-purpose breeds
Indigenous breeds
Hybrid breeds
What are the key components of effective livestock disease control?
Crop rotation and culling
Rotation grazing and artificial insemination
Quarantine and biosecurity measures
Soil management and vaccination
Which term describes locally adapted breeds that have evolved in specific regions?
Exotic breeds
Dual-purpose breeds
Indigenous breeds
Hybrid breeds